Protein Powders

Proteins are important macronutrients that contain many enzymes and hormones that are compulsory for the proper functioning of your body. You can find proteins in foods like eggs, milk, legumes, fish, meat.

Proteins are fundamental components of all living cells and include many substances, such as enzymes, hormones, and antibodies, that are necessary for the proper functioning of an organism. They are essential in the diet of animals for the growth and repair of tissue and can be obtained from foods such as meat, fish, eggs, milk, and legumes. Any of a group of complex organic macromolecules that contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and usually sulphur and are composed of one or more chains of amino acids.

Protein powders are divided into three main categories: milk protein (whey protein and casein protein) egg proteins (egg albumen) and soy protein. Lately a new kind of protein has been created, this is "beef protein isolate".

Whey protein contains the highest protein quality. In fact whey protein contains high biological value (they can be assimilated in 20 minutes on the contrary when you take protein by food it takes 3 hours for your body to assimilate). Whey protein contains enough building blocks for amino acid productions, this last one fundamental in order to build your muscles. Scientific research show sthat another benefit from whey protein is the stimulation of the body's immune system, hormone stimulation and antioxidant activity.

Casein protein (or milk protein) is the richest in glutamine, an amino acid that supposedly aids in recovery,[citation needed] and has casomorphin which helps the body to absorb the amino acids over a long time.
* Soy protein Soybeans contain isoflavones, a type of phytoestrogen, which have a weak estrogenic activity.[1][2]
Egg-white protein is a lactose- and dairy-free protein.
Hemp seed contains complete and highly-digestible protein and hemp oil is high in essential fatty acids

Beef Protein Isolate is the newest kind of protein powders. Recent studies opened a debate about the newest opportunity towards maximize protein retention and lean body mass. The benefits of this protein are bioactive hormones, growth factor, cell growth promotion, promotes intestinal function, increases nitrogen retention by promoting weight gainer, reduce protein catabolism and increases fat free body lean mass.


A high-protein diet is often recommended by bodybuilders and nutritionists to help efforts to build muscle and lose fat. It should not be confused with low-carb diets such as the Atkins Diet, which are not calorie-controlled and which often contain large amounts of fat.

While adequate protein is required for building skeletal muscle and other tissues, there is ongoing debate regarding the use and necessity of high-protein diets in weight training and bodybuilding. Various sources advise people to consume anywhere from 0.6 to 1.5g of protein per pound of bodyweight per day (1.4–3.3g per kg).

Body builders frequently take protein powder supplement, which contains the essential building blocks for muscle. Protein powder is mixed with water and generally with many flavours. Protein powder supplements are sold as shakes, puddings and RTD (ready-to-drink). Usually Protein powder is consumed between meals or after exercising. The most important benefits of protein is to repair your muscle tissue and help muscle growth.